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New York Focus had spotlighted the T-Mobile contract, which cost the city $3.5 million a month to equip Chromebooks with cell service. https://t.co/tIWJPL5eBD

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Most states have published AI guidance for public schools, but they mostly avoid addressing academic integrity. That’s left many teachers adrift and frustrated when it comes to stopping AI-fueled cheating. https://t.co/ivJjQlUitC

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COMMENTARY | The unglamorous tools that give employees time back in their day may not generate headlines, but they help get government moving more efficiently. https://t.co/00fux4i8N7

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The Spirit of St. Louis AI Innovation Center looks to position the city and the surrounding region as a hub for the technology with computing power and other resources. https://t.co/v0nFOwWBh7

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A new report from state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli found New York City has only partially implemented 2023 recommendations on how government should use AI. https://t.co/9jvUJruSD6

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Project Watershed 250 will stress-test utilities over six months and could serve as a model for protecting water providers nationwide. https://t.co/XaWaTjZoxE

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COMMENTARY | New technologies are interacting with governance systems built around older assumptions in areas like water and electricity. AI will shift that paradigm. https://t.co/YWKT3t6qPR

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The survey from Public First and ITIF found that 46% oppose data centers in their communities, compared to 26% who support, far behind other projects. https://t.co/IuL8yaRchY

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The state will receive millions from last week's settlement, but still has a number of cases against other social media giants pending. https://t.co/uPwZcVsEOC

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Lawmakers in the PA General Assembly plan to introduce a number of bills looking to regulate automated license plate reader technology in Pennsylvania. https://t.co/G4W30XE2da

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COMMENTARY | mDLs are available in 21 states and Puerto Rico, showing that the technology has real promise. The rest of the states must follow suit to make them truly useful. https://t.co/cas8ao0Sox

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But many remain concerned about their ability to investigate and remediate any issues ahead of next year’s extended deadline, the report from NASCIO notes. https://t.co/cp832HCa8D

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Politicians including the governor’s running mate and the mayor of Albany acknowledged using artificial intelligence to write op-eds. https://t.co/CTRAoaqbpo

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Bodies that govern education at all ages in Florida will move soon to implement policies around safety and classroom use of the technology. https://t.co/GRthrL4DXq

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COMMENTARY | When every link in the chain is protected, the entire state is stronger, so they and their technology partners must operate as a unified, integrated force. https://t.co/HDAJSyl3qu

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The National League of Cities found that 76 cities, counties or towns have at least attempted moratoriums or permanent bans, with most being successful. That number is likely even higher. https://t.co/YMQY1Z8fXq

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The company will only follow through on toughest new limits if TikTok, YouTube adopt similar rules. https://t.co/KZyHot859o

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The plans come as several states face water system intrusions from what some official suspect could be linked to Iran. https://t.co/MGp7ETqxyY

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COMMENTARY | Counties build and run the machinery of public life under a budget that cannot hide the tradeoffs — and that is what equips them for government’s hardest choices. https://t.co/AZcaMkLOyZ

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In the weeks after nine states were hit, lawmakers at the federal and state levels have proposed new funding to harden infrastructure, but experts warned they remain vulnerable. https://t.co/0bcDk7nStI